Special Events & Marketing Coordinator

Crisis Center for South Suburbia•Tinley Park, IL

31d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Special Events & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of all agency fundraising events and related marketing efforts. This role plays a key part in driving fundraising revenue, strengthening donor and community relationships, increasing brand awareness, and supporting the organization’s overall development strategy. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, collaborative, and passionate about nonprofit fundraising and community engagement. This position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid driver’s license required
At least 1 year of marketing and/or communications experience, including social media management
Experience working with donor CRM/database systems
Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, or similar graphic design platforms
Strong project management, organizational, and workflow management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Passion for nonprofit work and community impact

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of nonprofit event planning, fundraising, or related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of all agency fundraising events from concept through post-event evaluation
Develop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure successful execution of all event-related activities
Maintain event budgets and track expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility
Secure sponsorships, cultivate donor relationships, and identify new partnership opportunities with businesses, organizations, and community leaders
Collaborate with event committees and board liaisons to support fundraising goals and event success
Research, coordinate, and negotiate with vendors and event-related service providers
Manage event technology platforms, including online bidding and fundraising systems
Prepare event reports, sponsorship tracking, ROI analysis, and post-event evaluations with recommendations for future growth
Create event themes, promotional messaging, and marketing materials in collaboration with the Director of Development
Design and coordinate event-related social media campaigns, email marketing, signage, printed materials, and digital content
Assist with maintaining event-related website and fundraising pages
Support media and public relations efforts, including press releases and community outreach
Assist with social media fundraising campaigns, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month initiatives
Support community-based fundraising initiatives and outreach efforts
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters
Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise event interns and volunteers
Ensure donors, sponsors, and volunteers receive meaningful recognition and stewardship
Participate actively as a member of the Development Team
Assist with development reporting, planning, and organizational fundraising initiatives
Attend and support meetings, committees, and agency events as needed
Provide backup support to other Development Team members and perform other duties as assigned